With just days to go before the highly anticipated premiere of &ldquo;Squid Game&rdquo; Season 3 on 27th June, fans are counting down to what is expected to be the explosive final chapter of the record-breaking series. All six episodes will be released on the same day, wrapping up a saga that has taken the world by storm. Here's a complete look at the show's global impact and a quick recap of the first two seasons before the finale drops.
Global Impact (Seasons 1 &amp; 2)
The South Korean survival drama &ldquo;Squid Game,&rdquo; created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, has become a cultural juggernaut, with its first two seasons amassing nearly 600 million views globally (views are calculated by dividing total watch hours by the series' runtime). Season 1 remains the most-watched series ever on the platform, with 265.2 million views, while Season 2 garnered 192.6 million views to date, setting records for the most-watched premiere week and landing in the global Top 10 for non-English series within just three days.
The show also made a massive splash on social media, with Season 2&rsquo;s campaign collecting 19.5 billion impressions worldwide. On TikTok, the now-iconic &ldquo;Red Light, Green Light&rdquo; scene became the platform&rsquo;s top-performing video, earning 128.6 million organic views.
Critically, &ldquo;Squid Game&rdquo; broke new ground, with Season 1 earning 14 Emmy nominations and winning 6 awards, including the first-ever wins for a non-English language series. It also scored 3 Golden Globe nominations and 1 win, along with multiple SAG Awards for lead actors Lee Jung-jae and Hoyeon Jung. Season 2 continued the acclaim, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama Series, with Emmy nominations for 2025 expected soon. The franchise further expanded with &ldquo;Squid Game: The Challenge&rdquo;, a reality competition series that earned 3 Emmy nods and a BAFTA TV Award.
What to Expect in Season 3
With Season 3 confirmed as the final chapter, expectations are sky-high. The shocking Season 2 ending left viewers questioning whether Seong Gi-hun survived, especially after the chilling trailer showing him inside a black coffin. Fans anticipate a high-stakes, emotionally intense conclusion that ties up the series&rsquo; major mysteries and delivers a powerful final message.
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Season 1 Recap
Season 1 introduces Seong Gi-hun, a financially desperate man who joins a secret game offering a massive cash prize. Alongside 455 players, he faces deadly childhood-inspired games like Red Light, Green Light and Tug of War, where failure means death. As alliances form and fall, Gi-hun survives the brutal competition, wins ₩45.6 billion, but is emotionally wrecked. He later learns the game&rsquo;s founder was Player 001, the seemingly kind old man. Refusing to spend the money, Gi-hun promises to pull to pieces the organization.
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Season 2 Recap
Season 2 follows Gi-hun&rsquo;s mission to expose the game's dark masterminds. He stays in Korea instead of reuniting with his daughter, determined to fight the system. In the final episodes, Gi-hun re-enters the game as Player 456, this time with a mission to destroy the system from within. He leads a bold rebellion against the guards, but his efforts are ultimately crushed when the Front Man&mdash;In-ho, disguised as Player 001 &ldquo;Young-il&rdquo;&mdash;betrays him and sabotages the revolt. The climax turns brutal when Gi-hun's close friend Jung-bae is shot and killed, leaving him emotionally shattered. There is no hopeful exit&mdash;only a dark cliffhanger that sets up Season 3 as the final, desperate confrontation between Gi-hun and the system he swore to bring down.
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If you&rsquo;re ready for more twists, betrayals and heart-pounding moments, don&rsquo;t miss the final season. And for a closer look at what&rsquo;s coming, check out this article: <a href="https://nilefm.com/entertainment/article/12101/squid-game-season-3-premieres-soon-with-a-shocking-trailer">&ldquo;Squid Game Season 3 Premieres Soon with a Shocking Trailer.&rdquo;</a>
Photo Credit: Squid Game's official page&nbsp;
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